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Escape From the Abyss

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Walking all alone through the bleak abyss The ravens watching from silhouette trees Inspiration dead, writing I did miss A dark event put me down on my knees. In the distance I saw gold rays of light I hoped and prayed that it was my escape At forest edge 'twas the sun shining bright And down below a heavenly landscape. At the valley below the river flows Deer herds sip water from clear flowing streams It's heaven on earth where nobody knows A Shangri La only found in your dreams. Lucky was I the right path I did choose By rivers edge stood my beautiful muse. Written on 15th November 2019 When there is no inspiration poetry contest Sponsored by Silent One.

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/10/2020 5:25:00 PM

Congratulations on your win with this wonderfully creative poem

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/11/2020 12:37:00 AM

Thank you very much Andrea, im happy you enjoyed it. Tom

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 10/10/2020 9:36:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. A "Wonderful" write and picture. I would love to have a pen like you have. Enjoy your win and weekend....................

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/10/2020 11:06:00 AM

Thank you very much Paula, im pleased you liked it. Hope your weekend going well Tom

Jenna Logan

Date: 10/8/2020 2:19:00 PM

I thought I'd somehow missed reading this one, but then noticed it was written before I was around. Congratulations on your top win, Tom!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/8/2020 2:26:00 PM

Thank you very much Jenna, went through a dark episode in my life but thankfully there was light at the end of the tunnel. Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/8/2020 10:46:00 AM

- Congratulations on your great place in the contest, Tom :) - (still on vacation?) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/8/2020 11:38:00 AM

Thank you very much Anne, hope you are having a good time. Im stuck here in the rain lol. Tom

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 10/8/2020 9:27:00 AM

Hi Tom, a wonderful write and congrats on your placemnet in the contest. Keep well and safe Tom, I see England and Corona seem to be flirting again! Blessings, Jennifer.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/8/2020 10:43:00 AM

Thank you very much Jennifer, all these restrictions aren't doing any good, been a total farce since march, hope things are better where you are. Tom

Silent One

Date: 10/8/2020 7:49:00 AM

You wrote a great sonnet here, although I must admit the bold highlighting does put me off... Love the second line, it creates that dark imagery.. Your sonnet flows really well and Im glad you were on the right path... Congratulations on your placement in the contest..

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/8/2020 9:14:00 AM

Thank you very much S. O, im inclined to agree, its a bit glarish, Ive been going back knocking off the b's, it was a novelty at first Thanks too for hosting the contest. Tom P. S, looks better already. That will be my evening taken up lol

Panagiota Romios

Date: 3/11/2020 3:59:00 PM

You are a fantastic poet, Tom. I really liked this. Shows how versatile you are. Panagiota xxx

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/11/2020 5:36:00 PM

Thank you very much Panagiota, tom

Ann Gilmour

Date: 1/30/2020 8:15:00 AM

Gosh this is amazing and so moving Tom. A brilliant write and congrats on your placement in Brian's contest. I did not see it first time around but I am so happy that your beautiful muse was there waiting by the rivers edge. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/23/2020 2:30:00 AM

Thank you very much Ann, sorry for late reply. Tom

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 12/5/2019 6:11:00 AM

I have to ask, did you take the photo, Tom? It adds such ambiance to the brilliant poem!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/5/2019 6:37:00 AM

Thank you Caren, I cant take credit for the pic, found it online, just what I was looking for. Tom.

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 11/20/2019 6:34:00 PM

G'day Tom … nicely written sonnet Tom. Good to see you're back with pen in hand - thanks Tom - Lindsay

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/21/2019 1:59:00 AM

Thanks very much Lindsay, It's good to be back. Hope all's well with you. Tom

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 11/20/2019 4:28:00 PM

Such a beautiful piece penned with a great skill and imagery Tom, hope all well, Blessings,Gordon

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/21/2019 1:58:00 AM

Thanks' very much Gordon, had a break but thankfully the sun is shining again. Hope you're well too. Tom

Pashang Salehi

Date: 11/19/2019 12:29:00 AM

Good for you my friend... nicely done.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/19/2019 3:19:00 AM

Than you very much Pashang. Tom.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 11/18/2019 7:00:00 PM

Lovely write.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/19/2019 3:19:00 AM

Thank you Richard. Tom

Robert Lindley

Date: 11/18/2019 4:57:00 PM

A fine sonnet that sets my heart into an inspiring poetic realm my friend! The dark the depths and the hope in this superb sonnet, reveal a deep understanding of life and a poet that can sling top class poetry!! A fav.. a jewel too...

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/19/2019 3:18:00 AM

Thank you Robert, I'm happy you enjoyed it, and for the fave too. Hope you're well. Tom

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/18/2019 3:39:00 PM

this is very lovely writing, Tom. and the last line, awesome, to have your muse find you there.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/19/2019 3:17:00 AM

Thanks very much Andrea, nice to be back. Tom.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 11/18/2019 10:53:00 AM

We all face times of darkness, sometimes its frightening, it seems to penetrate every facet of our life, but suddenly when we have reached our lowest ebb, we see the light and bounce back. Glad your muse was there for you! Great poem Tom, well penned. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/18/2019 12:09:00 PM

Thanks very much Jennifer, thankfully I saw the light and hopefully the black clouds are well behind me. Hope all's well. Tom.

Jan Allison

Date: 11/18/2019 8:21:00 AM

out of the darkness and into the light, so glad your muse has returned, life issues and the dark dull weather seem to be taking its toll on many:-( hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/18/2019 8:30:00 AM

Thanks Jan, I never gave up the search for the light, funny how things affect us and sadly for some it's too late. Tom.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/18/2019 4:06:00 AM

- The description of the darkness ... gives me goose bumps ... glad the sun came through, Tom :) - Lovely ending :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/18/2019 8:27:00 AM

Thanks Anne, when we hit the dark patches in our lives we search for the light, thankfully I found it. Tom

Joseph May

Date: 11/17/2019 1:36:00 PM

"Finding inspiration where the river flows" Very nicely written Tom..

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/17/2019 1:56:00 PM

Thanks very much Joseph, happy you liked it. Tom

Gershon Wolf

Date: 11/17/2019 1:16:00 PM

OK, Tom: You say you were lucky; I say you deserve whatever 'luck' you get! :) gw

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/17/2019 1:54:00 PM

Thanks you Gershon, hit a dark patch but the sun always rises. Tom.

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 11/17/2019 2:56:00 AM

What an emotional and inspiring reunion dearest, Tom! She was just waiting for you to appear for to dictate you this stunning Sonnet! Marvelous!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/17/2019 5:08:00 AM

Thank you very much Demetrios, Ive certainly missed her. Tom.

Silent One

Date: 11/16/2019 11:46:00 AM

A Shangri la only found in dreams...Sounds amazing..this would have been an ideal poem for my contest...too late now lol

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/17/2019 5:05:00 AM

Thanks S.O, haven't been on much of late, just finding my path again. Tom

Charles Messina

Date: 11/15/2019 7:47:00 PM

Great imagery and wonderful poem, Tom. Hope you are doing well. Charlie

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/16/2019 4:15:00 AM

Thanks Charlie, hit a low point but hopefully over the worst now. Hope you're well too. Tom

John Gondolf

Date: 11/15/2019 1:27:00 PM

Nicely written sonnet with wonderful imagery, Tom. What would we do without our muse. All the best my friend. John

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/16/2019 4:14:00 AM

Thanks very much John, happy you liked it. Enjoy the weekend. Tom

Heidi Sands

Date: 11/15/2019 11:15:00 AM

Hi Tom. I love this beautiful poem your wrote. Excellent ending. Well done . Have a nice day :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/15/2019 12:23:00 PM

Thank you Heidi, happy you liked it, have a great weekend. Tom